Brushless Motor Forum v4.0

k_sw31 · #1 12-16-2002, 08:55 PM

Hey, you'd be surprised how many mullets there are in eastern washington

yf22k · #2 03-22-2003, 04:07 PM

the orange jumper is to program the controller. the black is for bec

k_sw31 · #3 04-17-2003, 11:45 PM

Well, I would get a schulze, but, no BEC. The main thing is, I dont want to have to run a receiver pack. So, I think I am gonna go with the hacker, now all I need to do is make the money magically appear

Zero2Sixty · #4 04-20-2003, 10:09 PM

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yes, when I first hooked up 12 to the 5300, i couldn't go more than 1/3 throttle without it hitting the limit.

So what did you do you disable it? I want to know as much as i can, so im ready to go when i get mine lol. It doesnt limit it on just 7 cells right? RRH still hasnt replied to my e-mailed regarding my order-status, or sent me one saying they shipped

tc3punk · #5 04-23-2003, 11:52 PM

right now, I'm using a 4 cell pack...

zero, I havn't called yet, I'm gonna email him tomorow, cause he said NEXT week...
so I'll lyk as soon as I know what's happening...

also, alkaline AA's = 1.5v
nimh and nicd AA's = 1.2v

mcquto · #6 04-24-2003, 09:04 PM

Could this be the 100th page?

Darn, I guess not!

jeffrey · #7 05-07-2003, 03:34 AM

I'm thinking of building either a Yokomo YRX-12WE or Associated RC12L3 (haven't decided totally yet) and am stuck on one thing:

The Yokomo is setup for 4 batteries ONLY. I've been heavily considering the Novak brushless setup for higher RPM's for the large(r) track I run on most often.

Would the brushless setup work on a 4 battery rig? I'll be running the Panasonic 3000UM's from Pro Match (the team matched cells).

My other option was to get an LRP Quantum and just buy a good high RPM motor; was considering a Reedy Krypton 10x or 12x.

Any suggestions guys?

(sorry to repost here too, but seeing as it's a brushless question also...)

RadicalRustler · #8 05-28-2003, 08:19 PM

I pan on selling mine Maybe. Its to suppport an off-road tank style 80-120hp go-kart of mine. If i can find a track that i can race and get sponsors for though, i'll be keeping it.

crono man · #9 06-10-2003, 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by lonepalm4
Just wanted to give my input about Novak's new super sport BL combo. It is sweet! I used it in both my touring car and 2wd buggy, and it is fast and smooth! It is definately on par with a 10-11 turn motor. I let another experienced racer try it and he thought it was equally smooth as his brushed mod. The only problem I have experienced was a bad connection with the plug in for the rotor sensor. I wonder if this is a manufacturing design or just a fluke? I did get mine used, and maybe thats why I got such a good deal on it.? This IS the future! Anyone looking for speed with zero maint. should get brushless! Also, anyone know when Novak will be releasing their competition BL unit? It was in the catalog released with the super sport BL.
Thanks!

good to hear that dude im loving my novak too!!!

chevyman007 · #10 07-02-2003, 10:16 AM

What is everybodys opinions on the novak ss? I dont want to replace any more brushes or springs, and deal with cutting the comm so I want a no maintenence motor that has no cogging. I will be putting it in my B4. I will just be bashing and racing with my B4. And I have to buy a new esc anyway so I just thought I would spend the extra cash and get the novak. Do you think that 40 is touchable on the novak with 7 cells and the right gearing? Thanks again

jdm3849 · #11 07-02-2003, 02:10 PM

I believe that it would easily reach 40 with the right gearing on 7-cells.

I am planning also to get the Novak SS and was wondering if my Matched 2000's would be able to handle the high amp draw. In a Tc3 with suggested gearing can you guess how long the battery will last just cruising around?

BTW, Basementlosi is a.k.a IWishIKnew

k_sw31 · #12 07-02-2003, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by chevyman007
What is everybodys opinions on the novak ss? I dont want to replace any more brushes or springs, and deal with cutting the comm so I want a no maintenence motor that has no cogging. I will be putting it in my B4. I will just be bashing and racing with my B4. And I have to buy a new esc anyway so I just thought I would spend the extra cash and get the novak. Do you think that 40 is touchable on the novak with 7 cells and the right gearing? Thanks again

From what I have heard, the novak sounds like a solid bl setup.

I would say 40 is touchable with seven cells, you'll probably be at about 35 with 6, or so I would say.

jdm, Your 2000s should be fine, as long as you are not running them too hard and attend proper care.

I do not know for gearing, but I beleive novak has recommended gear ratios for different cars, etc. on their site.

chevyman007 · #13 07-02-2003, 04:15 PM

Would the novak be to much for my 2wd B4? Like straight line tracking?

emaxxgo · #14 07-02-2003, 04:18 PM

probably not, but................. how much is too much?

k_sw31 · #15 07-02-2003, 04:19 PM

Nah you should be fine, the B4 is quite stable.

chevyman007 · #16 07-02-2003, 05:54 PM

Who here runs the novak? What is your opinions on it. Reliability, power, speed. Thanks again

FSU427P · #17 07-02-2003, 06:21 PM

I run the novak system in my T3 and TC3. I love the system because you can change through 6 power programs to meet your racing needs. The power and speed are just as good, if not better, than low turn mod motors, and so far it has been super efficient for me. It was worth the $250.

fishtale17 · #18 07-02-2003, 06:26 PM

For everyone asking about speed. Here is my set up, a Losi xxx-t RTR that has been completely converted to all graphite. Proline Gladiator tires and Novak brushless. Stock speed with the 19t motor was just over 20mph. Now for the good numbers. On a 6 cell pack top speed is 32.46 mph (all speeds are GPS varified) using 18t pinion/86t spur 11.61 final gear ratio. Using a 7 cell pack with the same gearing is 34.96 mph (18t/86t). Now for something crazy I tried my 24T pinion and WOW 39.81 mph on 7 cells with 8.71 final gear ratio. I know there are faster cars and trucks out there so lets not have any "mine is faster than yours" crap. This post was just an example of what the Novak BL is capable of producing.

Soya v1.1 · #19 07-02-2003, 06:32 PM

Mine's faster! Wait, it doesn't run. Nevermind.

PatrickJ · #20 07-02-2003, 09:30 PM

In a recent caraction magazine there was an article on the novak ss against a 10 turn Kr and the both did over 40 but the novak was sliightly faster.

unit_4tec · #21 07-03-2003, 03:29 AM

we need a thread of r/c brushless videos

DualBL · #22 07-03-2003, 05:49 AM

there was a post of like 50 videos that I posted a while back (I think in the 70's or so)

check www.brushless.owns.it

I just uploaded my 2nd video...
#6 and 7 on the second list on the video page

SandManRacing · #23 07-03-2003, 04:04 PM

Some videos here:

http://rccars.ca.tc

Brushless - electric - Nitro

Bye

HiAmplidude · #24 07-03-2003, 08:39 PM

56,000+++ views on a single thread and there's not a dedicated forum?

I have a few raw vid's, large and un-edited on www.rcnuts.com

TeamMishap · #25 07-04-2003, 08:07 AM

Hacked my B50 heatsink yesterday. I cut away maybe a 1/3 of it, and it fits nice with good tranny and battery clearance. Haven't put it through it's paces yet to see how well it works, but for $13, even if it's a failed experiment, it was cheap.